How to pronounce belate
Say it like bih-LAYT. Belate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYT).
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- bih
- LAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of belate
American and British speakers say belate in essentially the same way: /bɪˈleɪt/ in the US and /bɪˈleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-LAYT.
What does belate mean?
- To impede; cause something to be late; delay; benight.
Where does belate come from?
From be- + late.
Words that rhyme with belate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of belate.
Questions about saying belate
How do you pronounce belate?
Say bih-LAYT. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈleɪt/. In British English it is /bɪˈleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belate?
Belate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYT). Broken into parts: bih · LAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say belate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈleɪt/ and the British form is /bɪˈleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.